Exam 23: Nutrition and Health Promotion

An inadequate dietary source of vitamin E may contribute to the development of osteoporosis.

Which of the following nutrients is preferred by the cells of the central nervous system for energy?

Most nutrients are absorbed by which organs?

Which type of diet is primarily used to treat celiac disease?

If a food claims to be sodium free, there can be no salt in the product.

Explain the recommendations for fat consumption.

Fiber can be found in

Fiber contributes to bowel regularity, because it cannot be digested by the body.

Complete proteins come from vegetable sources that provide all the amino acids needed for health.

__________ carries cholesterol to the cells and forms atherosclerotic plaques on arterial walls.

Which of the following is not a complex carbohydrate?

Examples of nutritionally balanced, complete protein combinations include all of the following except

A patient's BMR is a reflection of the amount of energy required by the body to perform daily routines.

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids is recommended for patients with a history of blood clot formation.

Food labels must include the total amount of fat in the food and also the percentage of saturated fat in the product.

The metabolization of protein for energy results in the production of waste materials called ketone bodies.

Dietary guidelines recommend that at least half of the grains consumed each day come from a whole grain source.

Mercury is a very serious environmental contaminant that is most dangerous for aging adults.

A patient with symptoms of __________ feels dizzy and has difficulty with normal balance.

Nonessential nutrients are not required by the body to maintain a state of health.